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46 courses with the subject CHEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

CHEM 100Nursing Chemistry3

Introduces concepts and principles of chemistry and scientific measurements with an emphasis on applications to the health sciences. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical notation, nomenclature, stoichiometry, common organic functional groups, and the most important classes of biological molecules.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 100LNursing Chemistry Lab1

Introduces concepts and principles of chemistry and scientific measurements with an emphasis on applications to the health sciences. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical notation, nomenclature, stoichiometry, common organic functional groups, and the most important classes of biological molecules.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 110Our Chemical World3

An introductory course for non-science majors emphasizing elementary concepts of chemistry as they relate to society and the environment. May not be used as a prerequisite for any other chemistry course.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 110LOur Chemical World Lab1

An introductory course for non-science majors emphasizing elementary concepts of chemistry as they relate to society and the environment. May not be used as a prerequisite for any other chemistry course.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 111Chemistry in Our Daily Lives3

Lecture focuses on the specific chemicals and chemical systems that are encountered in homes and on farms, and includes the effect they have on a persons immediate environment and health. Laboratory work uses mainly chemicals obtained from stores to reinforce the connection between chemical theory and practice. May not be used as a prerequisite for any other chemistry course.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 111LChemistry in Our Daily Lives Lab1

Lecture focuses on the specific chemicals and chemical systems that are encountered in homes and on farms, and includes the effect they have on a persons immediate environment and health. Laboratory work uses mainly chemicals obtained from stores to reinforce the connection between chemical theory and practice. May not be used as a prerequisite for any other chemistry course.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 121Basic Chemistry3

For students interested in agriculture, foods, health, or technology. Introduces basic concepts and fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on applications to the above areas. The required preparation for this course is three years of high school mathematics or MATH 060.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 121LBasic Chemistry Lab1

For students interested in agriculture, foods, health, or technology. Introduces basic concepts and fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on applications to the above areas.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 122Introductory Organic/Biochemistry3

For students interested in agriculture, foods, health, or technology. Brief study of organic and biochemistry with an emphasis on applications to the above areas.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 122LIntroduction to Organic/Biochemistry Lab1

For students interested in agriculture, foods, health, or technology. Brief study of organic and biochemistry with an emphasis on applications to the above areas.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 186Special Topics in Chemistry1-4
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 231General Chemistry I3

First course in chemistry for students majoring in a science. Topics include chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical notation, inorganic nomenclature, stoichiometry, and periodic laws. The required preparation for this course is three years of high school mathematics or MATH 110.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 231LGeneral Chemistry I Lab1

First course in chemistry for students majoring in a science. Topics include chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical notation, inorganic nomenclature, stoichiometry, and periodic laws.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 232General Chemistry II3

Continuation of CHEM 231. Topics include molecular bonding and shapes, equilibrium, kinetics, and acid/base chemistry. Descriptive inorganic chemistry is emphasized. Laboratory work includes experiments related to the lecture material including qualitative inorganic analysis.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 232LGeneral Chemistry II Lab2

Continuation of CHEM 231. Topics include thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, acid/base chemistry, oxidation and reduction, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory work includes experiments related to the lecture material including quantitative analysis and qualitative inorganic analysis.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 243Analytical Chemistry I5

Introduction, theory, and hands-on application of instrumentation used in Chemical, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Agrochemical, and Food industries. Topics may include titrimetric and gravimetric analyses, spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 286Special Topics1-4

A study of more advanced topics in chemistry not normally provided as part of the curriculum.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 292Honors Credit in Chemistry1

An independent study course designed primarily for Honors Program students. This course allows more in-depth or comprehensive study or research by certain students concurrently enrolled in at least one other chemistry course.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 320Soil Chemistry3

Fundamentals of soil chemical properties and processes at the mineral/water interface important for the sound management of soil resources. Topics include sorption/desorption of inorganic and organic compounds, distributive reactivity models, mobile/immobile sorption domains, bioavailability of nutrients and contaminants, oxidation/reduction, solid-phase equilibria, soil organic matter, soil mineralogy, ion exchange complexation, soil acidity, and saline/sodic soils.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 333Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry4

A study of bonding theories, structure, stereochemistry, and acid base reactivity of inorganic compounds with an emphasis on main group elements. Symmetry and group theory, topics related to transition metal complexes, coordination chemistry, and instrumentation in inorganic chemistry are discussed.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 344Instrumental Analysis4

Theory and techniques of modern instrumental methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis. Techniques covered include spectroscopic methods, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and electroanalytical methods.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 351Organic Chemistry I3

An examination of the principle functional groups of carbon compounds and the relationship of their structure to physical and chemical properties. Laboratory work includes chemical and instrumental methods of structure elucidation.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 351LOrganic Chemistry I Lab2

An examination of the principle functional groups of carbon compounds and the relationship of their structure to physical and chemical properties. Laboratory work includes chemical and instrumental methods of structure elucidation.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 352Organic Chemistry II3

Continuation of CHEM 351.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 352LOrganic Chemistry II Lab2

Continuation of CHEM 351.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 353LOrganic Spectroscopic Analysis2

Students in this laboratory course receive training on the acquisition and analysis of spectroscopic data from organic compounds. The focus of the course is Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy but additional techniques may include Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, Mass Spectroscopy (MS), and Ultraviolet/Visible (UV/Vis) Spectroscopy.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 363Basic Physical Chemistry4

An introduction to chemical thermodynamics and its applications; chemical kinetics; and the kinetic theory of gases (lecture and laboratory).

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 364Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics3

An introduction to chemical thermodynamics and its applications; chemical kinetics; and the kinetic theory of gases.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 364LChemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory1

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 364

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 365Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy3

Quantum mechanics and its applications to molecular structure and spectroscopy; statistical mechanics of molecules; and chemical reaction dynamics.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 365LQuantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy Laboratory1

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 365

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 373Biochemistry3

This course examines the fundamental structures, reactions, and metabolism of biologically important compounds, including amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 373LBiochemistry Lab1

Structure, reactions and metabolism of biologically important compounds.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 420Chemistry Seminar1-2

Use of the chemical literature, current developments in research, technical speaking and writing.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 437Adv Inorganic Chemistry3

A study of advanced topics in inorganic chemistry, focusing on the development of and current trends in main group and transition-metal coordination, organometallic, and inorganic soil chemistry.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 447Advanced Analytical Chemistry3

Advanced theory and application of topics introduced in Analytical Chemistry I (CHEM 243). Subjects may include electrochemistry, chromatography, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 457Advanced Organic Chemistry3

Transition states, reactive intermediates, free energy relationships, and kinetic isotope effects in the elucidation of reaction mechanisms.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 467Computational Chemistry3

An introduction to current quantum mechanical methods of computing molecular structure and spectra as well as chemical reaction dynamics. Common semi-empirical methods are discussed as are Hartree-Fock and density functional methods. Both theory and practical experience with computer calculations are included.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 470Advanced Laboratory1-4

An introduction to the integrated practice of chemical science, including the use of primary chemical literature, laboratory research, and reporting research results in papers and seminars. May be repeated for additional credit. Students completing 3 credits or more of Advanced Laboratory must complete an independent laboratory research project and report its results in a major paper as well as in a public seminar.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for additional credit.
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 486Advanced Topics1-4

Organometallics, nonaqueous solution reactions, solid-state chemistry, polymers, computers in chemistry, environmental chemistry, or similar topics.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 494Independent Study1-4

Arranged Independent Study in Chemistry

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 499Internship in Chemistry1-16

Supervised work in chemistry that takes place off campus. Prior approval of the project and credits to be taken, and final report are required by the Chemistry Program.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 543Quantitative Chemical Analysis4

Advanced theory and application of classic wet-bench analytical chemistry techniques. Topics may include: chemical measurements, experimental error, statistics, activity coefficients, coupled chemical equilibria, polyprotic acid/base chemistry, gravimetric and volumetric analyses, and electrochemistry. A completed undergraduate degree in either Chemistry or Chemical Education is required to register for this course.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 564Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, and Kinetics for Teachers2

Chemical thermodynamics and its applications to chemical equilibrium. Equilibrium calculations including applications to chemical analysis. Elementary theories of chemical reaction rates. Related laboratory exercises with emphasis on applications to teaching of high school chemistry.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 567Educational Applications of Computational Chemistry3

An introduction to current quantum mechanical methods of computing molecular structure and spectra. Common semi-empirical methods are discussed as are Hartree-Fock and density functional methods. Both theory and practical experience with computer calculations are included. Applications of these methods to instruction in introductory chemistry courses are emphasized, including visualization of molecular orbitals, understanding molecular shapes, and predicting chemical properties and spectra.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
CHEM 589Special Topics in Chemistry1-4

Advanced interdisciplinary study of the chemical sciences. Intensive lectures, literature reviews, and discussions on fundamental and contemporary topics that have shaped and continue to shape our understanding of chemical systems. Topics vary based on the interests of the students and the instructor.

Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu

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